Castleland Community Centre has been awarded £496,741.00 from the Big Lottery, this money will be used to refurbish the centre and further develop a Sensory Garden opposite. The projected date of commencement for the refurbishment is late 2010. Castleland Community Association anticipates that this will allow for a social enterprise status in 2012, with the establishment of a community cafe and other prospective individual enterprises.

Master Leon Shakespeare, who conducts Tae Kwondo Classes at Castleland Community Centre, and his young students, were selected to appear on "The Paul O'Grady Show", Olga T.V. Upon arrival, parents, students and representatives of Castleland Community Association were treated to a tour of the studio; which included  hands on experience in the audio / visual suites, the children were thrilled with this experience. Rehearsals went well, recording began, Leon and his students demonstrated Tae Kwondo moves to Paul, and explained the ethos of the sport. Without the clubs knowledge, Paul had arranged a surprise for them; Castleland Tae Kwondo Club were given the suits they wore for the show, practise mats, lockers, and a cheque to cover the expense of annual licences, insurance, and subscription fees. Everyone was made welcome and had a thoroughly good time thanks to Paul and his crew.

Students of Castleland Tae Kwondo Club have recently passed their gradings and been awarded coloured belts. Congratulations go to Michael Thorington (33 yrs) – Black belt, Rhonnda Gulley, Tyler Hawkins Shier, Joshua Barnett, Corie Michel, and Arwel Thomas (9 – 13 yrs) – yellow or blue belts.